In this article I will discuss three types of algorithms used by Cisco to calculate hashes from plain-text passwords, namely: Type 4, Type 5, Type 8 and Type 9. Back in the year 2013, the Type 4 algorithm was proven insecure because of an implementation error. The algorithm does not use PBKDF2 and does not… Continue reading Cisco type 8 and 9 password hashes calculated using Java
Weekend in Monschau
The last weekend of May we went with a group of 7 people (30-ers) to Monschau. This group is a group of friends who know each other since they studied together in Nijmegen (The Netherlands). After a long searching exercise for a good location to stay in the Eifel, I found this pearl called ‘Haus… Continue reading Weekend in Monschau
Efteling – Wat je altijd al hebt willen weten
Er was eens een attractiepark in de Noord-Brabantse plaats Kaatsheuvel. Begonnen als sport- en wandelpark, vervolgens uitgebreid met een sprookjesbos en met de opening van de spookslot in de jaren 70 van de vorige eeuw, verder uitgebreid met grote attracties zoals de Python, Halve Maen, Gondoletta, Pirana, Fata Morgana, Carnaval Festival, Bobbaan, Droomvlucht, De Vliegende… Continue reading Efteling – Wat je altijd al hebt willen weten
Raspberry Pi: Questions and Answers
In this article several issues related to Raspberry Pi will be discussed. The format will be in a question and answer based manner. For more generic questions, please check the article: Miscellaneous Questions and Answers General Question: How can I speed up my Raspberry Pi? Answer: You can speed up the Raspberry Pi using a… Continue reading Raspberry Pi: Questions and Answers